I have the privilege of supporting businesspeople with the most important opportunities and risks that they and their businesses face.
“...a super smooth, reassuring lawyer with a brilliant legal mind. He’s creative and dynamic and will fight every case as if it’s his last…exceptional quality, time and time again.” - Legal 500, 2024
My career has provided me with unique experience and perspective both as trial and appellate counsel, a litigator and partner in a specialist boutique and as Legal Director and Company Secretary of a world-championship winning Formula 1 team. I have given expert evidence on the law of England & Wales and lectured on the Saïd Business School (University of Oxford) Executive MBA Programme.
Global Investigations Review 40 under 40 (2024) - The world’s leading young investigations specialists
My clients have included, FTSE100, CAC40 and Fortune 500 companies, Tier 1 banks, Formula 1 teams, luxury brands, private equity firms, Fintechs, entrepreneurs, CEOs, celebrities, National Governing Bodies and nation-states.
My work spans crisis management, regulatory enforcement actions, litigation and sensitive cross border internal investigations. My advisory practice focusses on governance, risk and compliance and I act as an outsourced General Counsel to HNW individuals and their businesses. I have significant experience of both sitting on, and advising, Boards.
"…a market leader in terms of expertise…has the ability to understand the landscape and provide advice that considers all commercial aspects…” - Legal 500, 2024
My sectoral experience spans energy and natural resources, financial services, retail and consumer, transport and infrastructure, telecoms and sport. I have advised on matters relating to over twenty jurisdictions and have on-the-ground experience in Europe, Asia, Africa, the Middle East, North America and the Caribbean.
“…has the rare ability to foster respect and trust from all stakeholders within the business no matter how brief the interaction may be” - Legal 500, 2025
Clients seek me out not only for clear, strategic and actionable legal advice but also for the range of experience and connections that I can bring to bear for their commercial benefit and reputational protection.
“An excellent lawyer who is not fazed by anything” - Legal 500, 2024 (Commercial Litigation – Premium)
I am often called upon to ‘quarterback’ and manage multi-disciplinary teams - working with trusted experts, technologists, due diligence, security and intelligence professionals and PR and communications specialists to achieve efficient and creative solutions and impact for my clients.
“Challenges are made much easier by his flexibility and focus on a successful objective…He is a delight to have on your team.” - Legal 500, 2023
The teams of which I am a part are described in the legal directories as:
“...truly client-focused…innovative thinking lawyers…heavy hitters from a diverse range of backgrounds…” - Legal 500, 2024
I value the perspective provided by my ‘real-world’ and non-legal experience. I am an investor in, and advisor to, a number of start-ups. I previously worked in Westminster for a former member of the Cabinet. I currently sit on the Board of Middlesex County Cricket Club as an observer. I was previously elected to the Bar Council and served as a magistrate in my local community. I have acted as mentor for the Social Mobility Foundation, as a governor of an OFSTED ‘outstanding’ rated school and am an ambassador to Young Enterprise. I sit on the advisory board of one of Europe’s largest contemporary art fairs and served as a trustee of Bat for a Chance. I have represented the University of Cambridge and the Bar of England & Wales at cricket.
“Somebody you can really trust…” - Legal 500, 2025
What others say…
Working with Shiv Haria-Shah is a total pleasure – he listens, processes and advises in a very clear and precise manner.
His ability to tap into your businesses’ needs, understanding nuances of the sport and regulation is second to none…a great partner who invests time in relationships.
Specialises in representing companies and their leaders in white-collar criminal defence, cross-border investigation and corporate compliance matters.
